The distance between La Rochelle and Reims is around 605km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Reims → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims.
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Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Reims.
Take the bus to Paris and then to Reims Rue du Général Estienne.
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There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between La Rochelle and Reims is around 605km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (322 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from La Rochelle and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Reims is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Reims. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Reims. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Reims. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Reims is Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) which is approximately 110km (69 miles) from Reims. Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Reims. The distance is around 605km (376 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 55m | €230($230) | 4 times a week | 649km (404 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 4h 50m | €245($245) | 4 times a week | 862km (536 miles) |
Train | 4hrs | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 614km (381 miles) |
Bus | 9h 25m | €37($37) | twice a week | 616km (382 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | €82($82) | on demand | 605km (376 miles) |
The following major airports near Reims offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.